Working Days Calculator
Calculate the number of working days between two dates, excluding weekends and optional holidays. Perfect for project planning, leave management, and business scheduling.
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How to use this tool?
How to use the Working Days Calculator:
- Enter Start Date – Click the Start Date field and select the beginning of your period.
- Enter End Date – Click the End Date field and select the end of your period. Must be on or after the start date.
- Add Holidays (optional) – In the holidays text area, type each holiday date in
YYYY-MM-DDformat, one per line (e.g.,2023-12-25). Leave blank if none. - Calculate – Click the Calculate Working Days button.
- Read the result – The number displayed is the total working days (Monday–Friday) between the start and end dates, inclusive, excluding weekends and any holidays you entered.
Note: Dates must be in YYYY-MM-DD format. The calculator counts both the start and end dates, skips Saturdays and Sundays, and removes any listed holidays.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A working day is typically Monday through Friday, excluding weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and any specified holidays.
Yes, you can enter holidays one per line in YYYY-MM-DD format. They will be excluded from the count.
Yes, the calculation includes both the start and end dates in the count.